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Codependency Alchemy: The Podcast

Codependency Alchemy: The Podcast

Alyssa Zander 121 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Codependency Alchemy is a space for healing codependency through shadow work and inner child healing. Join Alyssa for the vulnerable conversations, personal stories, and hard truths that help you reclaim your voice, set soul-aligned boundaries, and create relationships rooted in self-trust and authenticity.

Episodes

When you feel like you have to defend yourself (a shadow work + inner child healing practice)
When you feel like you have to defend yourself (a shadow work + inner child healing practice) Oct 14, 2026 661 This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit alyssaaazander.substack.comHave you ever gotten into an argument wanting to feel understood, only to find yourself getting defensive, explaining yourself, or trying to prove your point?In this month's guided Shadow Work + Inner Child Healing practice, we're exploring the fears beneath our protective responses, the younger parts of ourse
The relationship patterns I’m most embarrassed to admit
The relationship patterns I’m most embarrassed to admit Oct 7, 2026 3447 Have you ever looked back at the way you acted in a relationship and thought… oh my god, was I the toxic one?In this throwback episode, I’m sharing one of the most vulnerable stories I’ve ever told on the podcast: the situationship that exposed some of my deepest patterns around anxious attachment, codependency, overgiving, fear of abandonment, and trying to control connection.We’re talking about
On getting triggered, letting go, and trusting yourself
On getting triggered, letting go, and trusting yourself Sep 30, 2026 467 This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit alyssaaazander.substack.comWhat do you do when you can't tell if you're being triggered... or if something actually isn't working for you?In this members-only AMA, we're talking about unmet needs, resentment, boundaries during conflict, being misunderstood after a breakup, grief + relief, fear of being alone, family estrangement, and le
When being taken care of makes you uncomfortable 🫠
When being taken care of makes you uncomfortable 🫠 Sep 16, 2026 1789 Are you really good at taking care of everyone else... but wildly uncomfortable when someone tries to take care of you?In this episode, I'm sharing what happened when Justin told me, “I'm going to take care of you,” and instead of simply feeling loved, it brought up fears around dependence, losing my freedom, being a burden, and eventually being resented.We talk about hyper-independence, overfunct
When not knowing feels unbearable: A shadow work + inner child healing practice
When not knowing feels unbearable: A shadow work + inner child healing practice Sep 9, 2026 848 This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit alyssaaazander.substack.comDo you ever feel like you just need to know what’s going to happen before you can finally feel okay?Maybe you're waiting to know if they'll come back, how much space they need, whether you made the right decision, or what happens next.In this members-only Shadow Work + Inner Child Healing practice, we turn tow
When stress makes your partner feel like the enemy
When stress makes your partner feel like the enemy Sep 2, 2026 1579 Have you ever had a stressful week and suddenly everything your partner does starts getting on your nerves?In this episode, I’m sharing one of the hardest weeks Justin and I have had in a long time and the two shifts that helped us stop treating each other like the enemy and start acting like teammates again.We talk about stress, unmet needs, changing plans, self-abandonment, and how curiosity, co
The push-pull pattern you don’t realize you’re creating (and why it keeps happening)
The push-pull pattern you don’t realize you’re creating (and why it keeps happening) Aug 19, 2026 1285 Have you ever chased connection until you felt rejected one too many times... and then suddenly found yourself pulling away?In this episode, we’re exploring the push-pull pattern that happens when our attempts to feel safe accidentally keep the cycle going. I’m sharing how I learned to use distance to get connection, why we can move between chasing and withdrawing, and the question that helped me
The cheat code that changed my relationship with myself
The cheat code that changed my relationship with myself Aug 5, 2026 1901 Have you ever had one of those days where you just don't feel like yourself?Maybe you're more emotional, more sensitive, or more irritable than usual, and your first instinct is to wonder what's wrong with you.In this episode, I'm sharing the simple practice that completely changed my relationship with myself. It helped me stop judging my emotions, recognize my patterns, and communicate my needs w
When jealousy shows up (even when you trust your partner)
When jealousy shows up (even when you trust your partner) Jul 22, 2026 1676 Have you ever felt jealous in your relationship... even though you genuinely trust your partner? In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most vulnerable stories I’ve told on the podcast.A moment with Justin that brought up unexpected jealousy, led to one of the biggest ruptures we’ve experienced, and ultimately taught me that jealousy is rarely about what we think it’s about.Together, we’ll explor
The real reason you can't let go of your ex
The real reason you can't let go of your ex Jul 8, 2026 1511 Have you ever felt like you couldn’t let go of someone even though you knew the relationship was over? In this episode, I share one of the most powerful shadow work questions I’ve ever used to help uncover why it’s so difficult to move on after a relationship ends.Together we’ll explore:* why we attach our dreams to people* how codependency keeps us trying to control the outcome* what it really me
What if the pattern isn’t the problem?
What if the pattern isn’t the problem? Jun 17, 2026 1449 Have you ever caught yourself spiraling and thought, "Why am I doing this again?" This episode is about what happens when we stop trying to get rid of the pattern and start listening to what it's trying to tell us.We explore why self-sabotage isn't actually the problem, how triggers point us toward unmet needs, and the powerful question that can completely change the way you relate to your pattern
Why you feel the need to fill the space in relationships
Why you feel the need to fill the space in relationships Jun 3, 2026 1753 Why does silence feel so uncomfortable in relationships?In this episode of Codependency Alchemy, I explore the hidden reason many of us rush to fill the space when our partner gets quiet, withdrawn, or dysregulated.In this episode, we explore:- Why silence feels triggering- The urge to seek reassurance- External vs. internal processors- How space creates deeper connection- Emotional regulation in

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